CSCI104 Section 005Professor Sullivan

Tuesday, 8/31

Today’s AgendaAbout MeSyllabusRollOptions to Test OutLogging In / E-mailWindows XP Lecture

About Me Kid:

General McLane HS in Edinboro Adult:

Currently live in Millcreek BS Computer Science (EUP) MS Information Technology (EUP) 9 years at LORD Corporation in IT 15 years experience in computer application development

Likes: Outdoors, Fishing, Hunting Music Traveling, especially to Vegas

Dislikes: Skinny Jeans Death Metal

Syllabus - BasicsCSCI 104: Essentials of Computing I, Section 005Class Syllabus – Fall 2010 InstructorProfessor Nick SullivanOffice Location: Hamilton Basement LabOffice Hours: Tuesday, 5:30-6PM and 8:30-9pm Email: nsullivan@edinboro.eduWebsite: http://users.edinboro.edu/nsullivan/ Course Web Page: http://users.edinboro.edu/nsullivan/csci104.htm Class Meetings held in Hamilton Basement Lab, Tuesdays, 6-8:30pm

Syllabus – Topics CoveredCatalog Course DescriptionThis course familiarizes students with the interaction of computer hardware

and software. Emphasis is placed on the application of microcomputers, the use of productivity software (word processing, spreadsheet management, file management, and presentation software), Internet applications, and electronic mail applications. Students with credit for CSCI 100 may not take this course to fulfill degree requirements.

Topics CoveredWe will cover the following topics, in roughly this order:

Basic Computer Concepts Windows XP Operating System Word Processing – MS Word 2007 Web Page Creation / Internet Searching / E-mail Spreadsheet Processing – MS Excel 2007 Presentation Software – MS PowerPoint 2007

Syllabus – Stuff You NeedCourse Textbox & Required MaterialsTextbookExploring Microsoft Office 2007 (Plus Edition) by Robert T.

Grauer et al. Spiral bound – 2008 Pearson / Prentice Hall myITLabOnline classroom for our assignments in this courseYou need to purchase an access code to myITLab

EUP Bookstore has a bundled package that has both the book and access code

You may be able to purchase the book and access code separately to save money. Check www.bigwords.com for the textbook for example. myITlab access codes may be purchased from the EUP bookstore or directly

from Pearson at http://www.myitlab.com/access_myitlab.asp

Syllabus – Stuff You NeedUSB Jump Drive / External HD / Online Storage You’ll need a external storage device of some means to store

your work on during this class. Any typical jump drive with storage equal to or greater than 1GB

will suffice. Microsoft Office 2007 You will need access to a copy of Microsoft Office 2007 outside of

our time together in this lab. You can purchase Office for a discount as a student, it costs

about $80. You can use the labs throughout campus

http://www.edinboro.edu/departments/tac/student_tech_info/computer_labs_information.dot

Recommended Labs: Hamilton Basement, Stirling (Ross Hall), Meadville Labs, Porreco Center (Erie)

Syllabus – Stuff U Need, CheatingMyITLab (cont.)

Student Enrollment Registration InstructionsmyITLab website: http://myitlab.pearsoned.com/

Course ID: CRSABLS-618995Cheating

Basically, don’t do it! Any student found to be cheating or plagiarizing

with respect to any component of the course will be subject to immediate failure from the course.

Fair Warning: There are checks and balances built into the online software which can detect cheating.

Syllabus - GradingWeights for Determining the Final Grade:

Homework - 45% ~5 homework assignments

The Basics, Word, Computer Concepts/Internet, Excel, PowerPoint Exams - 55%

~4 Exams + Final Word, Excel, Computer Concepts/Internet, PowerPoint Open Notes, Open Book

 The final score will be converted to a letter grade using the following scale:

90 < score < 100 A 87 < score < 89 B+ 80 < score < 87 B 77 < score < 80 C+ 70 < score < 77 C 60 < score < 70 D 0 < score < 60 F

Syllabus - AttendanceI will take attendance at every class as is required by university

policy.This data will help me make decisions around borderline grades.I have an expectation that you will come to each class, it will be

your responsibility to “catch up” to anything you may have missed in absence such as announcements, homework, etc.

If you must miss an exam, presentation, or other performance measurement (quiz, assignment, etc.) you should contact me BEFORE the class you must miss. Only in the case of a verified emergency will I permit a student to make up a missed measurement without prior arrangements.

Please do not use my office hours to make up excessive absences. At week 3 I will probably make a seating chart, please find a

comfortable permanent home for the course by week 3 to make my life easier!

Syllabus - DisabilitiesI am happy to make arrangements with any student

who requires special accommodations. All I ask is that you let me know, I cannot be of assistance if I do not know the circumstances.

If you plan on taking tests at the OSD please ensure I have a copy of your Test Arrangement Form. I use this form as a reminder to submit your test to OSD.

Also willing to make arrangements for folks in the military, on EUP sports teams, etc. but you need to make me aware of your situation.

RollAt week 3 I will probably make a seating chart, please

find a comfortable permanent home for the course by week 3 to make my life easier!

I have an expectation that you will come to each class, it will be your responsibility to “catch up” to anything you may have missed in absence such as announcements, homework, etc.

If you must miss an exam, presentation, or other performance measurement (quiz, assignment, etc.) you should contact me BEFORE the class you must miss. Only in the case of a verified emergency will I permit a student to make up a missed measurement without prior arrangements.

Testing OutCompetency ExamThe scheduled times for Fall 2010 are:

Fri 09/03 from 2PM-4PM Tue 09/07 from 2PM – 4PM

Two hour exam, four parts:Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Computer Systems &

Internet BasicsOpen notes, open book.Grading is “P” pass or “F” fail. To receive a

passing grade, you need to earn the equivalent of a ‘D’ grade or better.

Computer BasicsE-Mail

http://webmail.edinboro.edu/Tech & Comm Resources

http://www.edinboro.edu/departments/tac/Student Technology Information

http://www.edinboro.edu/departments/tac/student_tech_info/index.dot

TAC 2010 Campus Quick Start Guidehttp://www.edinboro.edu/departments/tac/tutor

ials/QuickStartWebVersion10inprogress.pdf

EUP Computer LabsYou can use the labs throughout campusNearly all of them will have Office 2007, some may not

have the MyITLab stuff installed. http://www.edinboro.edu/departments/tac/student_tech_info/computer_

labs_information.dot Recommended Labs: Hamilton Basement, Stirling (Ross Hall),

Meadville Labs, Porreco Center (Erie)

MyITLabwww.myitlab.com

Course ID: CRSABLS-618995

Directions on Getting Started

Additional Student Support

MyITLab – What it will look like

MyITLab – What it will look like

MyITLab – What it will look like

Logging into EUP PC’sCan you login?

http://www.edinboro.edu/departments/tac/accounts/student-network.dot

E-mailCan you get to your webmail?

http://webmail.edinboro.edu/http://www.edinboro.edu/departments/tac/accounts/student-

email.dot

In class assignment:Send me an e-mail at nsullivan@edinboro.edu

In the body of the e-mail provide me the following information: Preferred Name: Major: Favorite Band: Computer Experience: None/Novice/Decent/Expert Have Experience with Office: Yes/No

Quick Talk on Topic 1Advanced Heads up on your first assignment:

Topic 1It’s out there on MyITLabDue by 11:59pm on 9/14

Making Folders AssignmentMicrosoft Paint AssignmentMicrosoft Calculator AssignmentOffice 2007 Fundamentals

Hands On 1-3

On to Computer Basics and Windows XP